• Acyclovir-Generic available. Requires longer course of treatment than Famvir. 
  Runs $3-$6 per tablet,
  Available in generic form. Is available in 200mg, 400mg, 800mg taps, topical cream,  and in liquid form also. 

• Famcyclovir-Runs $3-$6 per tablet
  
  not available in generic form.
  Available in 125mg, 250mg, 500mg

• Valacyclovir-Runs $3-$6 per tablet
  
  Available in 500mg, and 1 gram caplets.

Common side-effects from these medications: 

nausea ( Approx-12.5%), diarrhea (Approx-7.7%), and headache (Approx-22.7%)

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